Testimony of Healing June 8, 2009 Issue

TWO HEALINGS IN ONE

JANET HORTON

When I was a seminary student in training to become a military chaplain, I often had lively conversations with some of my fellow students who were interested in finding out more about Christian Science. These conversations were open and sincere, and I welcomed the opportunity both to explain more of the theology of Christian Science as well as to help clear up misunderstandings about its teachings.

There was one individual, however, who took quite a combative approach toward Christian Science, and didn't miss an opportunity to put it down—even overtly in class. I was always cordial, but I didn't realize at first how much this person's attitudes were sparking some resentment in my own thought.

One weekend not long into the semester, I was invited to chaperone a skiing trip in New Hampshire. Having grown up in Iowa, I had never skied before. The conditions were quite icy and not ideal for new skiers. At one point, I found myself cartwheeling down a slope, and I realized after I picked myself up that I'd injured one of my arms. By the end of the night I couldn't move that arm at all. I sat out skiing on Sunday, and welcomed this quiet time to address the situation in prayer.

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